An Advisory for Policy Makers, Educators, and Parents

The most agonizing decisions to be made since the pandemic began, What We Need to Know

The Covid-19 pandemic has raised profound questions for our society, but none more difficult and agonizing for parents: Is it safe for my child to be in school? In this new Covid-19 era, here is what you need to know and think about – and what questions you need to be asking.

It is important to remember that, as opposed to what we thought months ago, children can carry the Coronavirus, infect others and become ill from Covid-19, although far less frequently and generally less severely than adults.

Keep in mind, too, that new developments, including advances in testing, new medications, changes in community transmission of the virus, and an effective vaccine may change everything. The considerations presented are for context and the recommendations that follow are what we believe are in line with best practices as of late summer 2020. That said, we shouldn’t be surprised if new insights demand changes to how we respond to the pandemic.

Read the full guidance here: Is it okay to send my child to school?